Yvette Treasure
Golden Beach,Qld
Summary
Passionate event and function manager with 17 years' experience in the events industry, including coordination and implementation of large events simultaneously.
Proven track record of developing and building a successful events department through marketing and relationship management.
Displaying a consistent ability to design and produce award-winning events.
Developing FOH teams through employment, training, and mentoring.
Proactive, passionate and highly organised.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Function and Events Manager
Sunshine Coast Function Centre - Caloundra RSL
Caloundra
11.2021 - Current
- Proven ability to develop strong business and community alliances - Caloundra Chamber of Commerce, Visit Sunshine Coast, Give Me 5 Bogan Trivia, STEPS Pathway College, Veteran support, Australia Zoo - Wildlife Warriors and Slavko Fundraiser, SCARS, Orange Sky
- Building strong relationships with corporate clients in order to ensure repeat business and referrals
- Implementation of contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time including temp staff for large events.
- Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions.
- Effective management of budgets, optimising allocation of resources to maximise event success.
- Streamlined event operations for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Thorough pre-event walkthroughs and day-of coordination communication. Delivering tailored events that met the clients' unique objectives and preferences
- Coordinated stylists, production crews, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, securing optimal pricing and service quality.
- Increased event attendance by implementing targeted marketing strategies.
- Maintained safety protocols at all times, ensuring workplace health and safety procedures are followed.
- Developed creative event themes that captured audience interest.
- Continuous development and improvement opportunities based on solicited feedback from clients.
- Coordinated with Head Chef and catering staff on delivery, timing and service style of food.
- Utilized job-related software to create and manage events. Priava, Dayforce, Ivvy, Event Draw, Canva, Trybooking
- Administrative support: Operations Manager, People and Culture Manager, General Manager, administration staff.
Events Manager
Burke and Wills Hotel
Toowoomba
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Organisation and execution of events including event orders, accounts, styling, AV, accommodation, and VIP requirements
- Management of up to five events occurring simultaneously incorporating in excess of 500 guests
- Sourcing and developing corporate accounts
- Sourcing and developing community not for profit
- Staff management - employment, training, mentoring and disciplinary action
- Liaising with management to ensure successful business relationships
- Staff rostering
- Room set up, pack down and flips
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and wine
- Production of highly detailed event orders.
Restaurant Supervisor
Mykies by the Bay
03.2016 - 07.2019
- Supervision and Management of small team in busy cafe environment
- Stock control and re-ordering
- Maintenance of equipment
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Organisation of functions - weddings, parties, corporate events.
Assistant Events Manager
City Golf Club
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Full room set for functions up to 600 guests including Seminars, Corporate Dinners, Corporate/Sporting Award Evenings, Celebration of Life, Birthdays and Weddings
- Coordination of event
- Proven ability to build strong rapport with event organiser, ensuring successful event
- Ability to provide clear communication with staff, managements, delegates, and organisers
- Strong leadership of large teams
- Management of multiple large events simultaneously
- Conversion of enquiries in a timely, knowledgeable, and professional manner
- Sourcing potential customers via multiple avenues
- Planning and executing City Golf Club's highly successful Wedding Expo.
Skills
- Event Management
- Team leadership and supervision
- Budgets - Profit and Loss reporting
- Client and Supplier relations
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Menu Planning
- New Business Development
- Catering Coordination
- Travel Coordination
- Fundraising Events
Professionalreferees
- Ms Shae Allan - Caloundra Chamber of Commerce - 0488 031 779
- Mr Adam Truscott - Sumeo Entertainment - 0414 537 088
- Ms Freyja Gunn - Manager, Resolve Gym, Caloundra - 0423 622 274
Personalreferees
- Mrs Gillian Hendry, RE/Max Real Estate, Caloundra - 0451 099 680
- Ms Claudia Tracey - Previous team member - 0424 863 336
Educationandskills
Bachelor of Arts – Counselling Major - University Southern Queensland – Current,
RSA
RSG
COVID training
First Aid Certificate
Open Drivers Licence
Timeline
Function and Events Manager
Sunshine Coast Function Centre - Caloundra RSL
11.2021 - Current
Events Manager
Burke and Wills Hotel
09.2019 - 09.2020
Restaurant Supervisor
Mykies by the Bay
03.2016 - 07.2019
Assistant Events Manager
City Golf Club
11.2014 - 01.2016